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- 1. Tahera Begum Chowdhury BSS(Economics) MSS (candidate).SUST
- 2. ***What IS IELTS? 1.Test Format and Band Scores 2. Listening 3.Academic Reading 4.Academic Writing 5.Speaking 6.How to Apply 7.Visit WWW for Help 8. Reference books
- 3. What is IELTS??? IELTS is the International English Language Testing System WHY IELTS? 1. Higher studies 2. Naturalization and Immigration WHO can take IELTS? 1. One with age 16 years and above 2. One with valid passport Duration of IELTS exam ? Total test time 2 hours and 45 minutes excluding brakes
- 4. Countries which recognize IELTS 1. AUSTRALIA 2. NEW ZEALAND 3.UNITED KINGDOM 4. CANADA 5.Various other commonwealth countries 6.USA
- 5. Who administrate IELTS ? University of Cambridge. Local Examination Syndicate. 1. British Council 2. IDP- Australia Validity:- 2 Years. Exam Fees:- ABOVE 10000 INR, BDT 1700 Test Type General Training -- For Immigration .AcademicFor higher studies and professional .
- 6. Test Format & Band Scores Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- 7. Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed in one day without break Speaking can be completed within 7 days before or after the main test day
- 8. Band Scores
- 9. Listening 1. The listening material is recorded on a cassette tape which you will hear only ONEC!! 2. A range of English accent are used 3.At the end, Candidates will be given 10 minutesto copy the answers onto the answer sheet 4.Spelling is important can use both British and American spelling Answer sheet has two sidesOne for Listening testOne for Reading test 30Minutes 04 Sections 40 Items
- 11. Before Listening: 1.Read the questions 2. Look at all the questions in each section 3.Read the instructions carefully 4. Known the form of your answer 5.Decide what listening for 6. Predict the answer 7.Time available (20-30s 15s30s)
- 12. American -----------------British Behavior Behaviour Color colour Neighbor Neighbour Flavor Flavour Analyze Analyse Apologize Apologise Realize Realise Minimize Minimise
- 14. 40Items Section 1:Conversation (Two Speakers based on social and semi-official context) Section 2: Monologue (A talk by a single speaker based on a non- academic situation, e.g. in a film, play etc) Section 3:Conversation (Four Speakers -based on academic topics or course-related situations) Section 4: Lecture
- 15. Types of questions: Form, note, table, flow-chart, summary completion. Plan, map, diagram labeling. Matching. Multiple choices. Sentence completion. Short answer question
- 19. Diagram labeling or Map
- 20. Academic Reading 40Items : 60 minutes 1.All candidates are required to read three texts of between 500and 900words each 2.The texts and questions increase in difficulty 3.The answer and the record on the answer sheet within the 60minutes (Remember the guy with ZERO score) 4.Each question is worth one mark 5.No penalty for wrong answers 5.Spelling is important -can use both British and American spelling
- 21. IELTS Academic Reading problem and solutions 1.Texts are taken from books, magazines, journals and newspapers, all written for a non-specialist audience 2.At least one of the text contains a detailed argument 3.The problem:Not having enough time 4.The Solution :Time management
- 23. Types of IELTS Reading questions: 1.Matching Headings Questions. ... 2.True False Not Given / Yes No Not Given Questions. ... 3.Matching Paragraph Information Questions. ... 4.Summary Completion Question. ... 5.Sentence Completion Questions. ... 6.Multiple Choice Questions.
- 26. True false Not given
- 27. Academic Writing Allocate about 20 minutes Task 1 Allocate about 40 minutes Task 2 Task 2 is worth more marks Task 1: Write description of at least 150 words based on material found in a chart, table, graph or diagram. Task 2: Essay of at least 250 words in response to a statement or question.
- 28. Task 1 Examples Table Line Diagram Flow chart Pie diagram Process diagram Bar chart
- 30. The five most common IELTS Writing Task 2 questions are: 1.Opinion (Agree or Disagree) 2.Advantages and Disadvantages. 3.Problem and Solution. 4. Discussion (Discuss both views) 5. Two-part Question
- 31. 1. The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialise. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 2. Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? 3. Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems. 4. . Computers are being used more and more in education. Some people say that this is a positive trend, while others argue that it is leading to negative consequences. Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
- 32. The best structure you can use for this type of essay is: Paragraph 1- Introduction Sentence 1- Paraphrase Question Sentence 2- Thesis Statement Sentence 3- Outline Statement Paragraph 2- Supporting Paragraph 1 Sentence 1- Topic Sentence Sentence 2/3- Explain Topic S Sentence 3/4- Example Paragraph 3- Supporting Paragraph 2 Sentence 1- Topic Sentence Sentence 3/4- Example Paragraph 4- Conclusion Sentence 1- Summary and reiteration of your opinion.
- 33. Writing tips and tricks: 1.Study question carefully 2.Underline key points 3.Quickly brainstorm the topic 4.Decide on the main points and supporting details 3. Organize points in a plan 4.Structure according to the type of essay
- 34. Languages should use in Task 2 Introduction Evidence Opinion
- 35. How to write examples
- 36. Bangladesh
- 37. IELTS Speaking :
- 38. Speaking 1.Time: 11 14 minutes 2.Individual oral interview (Three Parts) 3.All Speaking tests are recorded How the speaking component is assessed 1.Fluency and Coherence 2.Vocabulary 3.Grammatical Range and Accuracy 4.Pronunciation 5.Transition signals
- 39. IELTS cue card
- 40. Some useful websites 1. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/business-english/podcasts-for- professionals/relationshipbuilding 2. https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-reading-lessons-information-and-tips/ 3. https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/2015/03/18/writing-task-2-discussion- essay-lesson/